Desparate search and rescue operations are still underway across 6 separate American states following the record-breaking tornadoes that ripped through a 225 mile corridor in the early hours of Saturday morning.
At least 105 people remain unaccounted for, with several towns in Kentucky obliterated from the map by the storm.
They include Dawson's Springs and Mayfield…where dogs are being used in the search for survivors and human remains.
Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky became emotional this morning when disclosing the latest news on fatalities.
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In Illinois it's now known that 6 workers died in an Amazon plant that was devastated by one of the tornadoes.
The son of Carla Cope is one of the victims.
She spoke today to America's NBC.
IN: "The only thing…"
OUT: "….he died"
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